Richland Library Friends and Foundation announces 2021-2022 board
July 26, 2021
The Richland Library Friends and Foundation is excited to share its 2021-2022 board with the community. Leadership positions include: Bob Mathews (BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina), Chair Elizabeth Black (Haynsworth…
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Richland Library names two local creatives as next artists-in-residence
July 26, 2021
Music, theatre and visual storytelling are taking center stage at Richland Library over the next five months. We’re excited to announce Molly Ledford and Rob Padley of Puppet Time Machine…
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Richland Library reactivates The Gallery with familiar exhibit
July 26, 2021
Richland Library is thrilled to reactivate The Gallery at our Main location (1431 Assembly Street) with a familiar exhibit that originally launched less than two weeks before the onset of…
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City of Columbia to kickoff National Night Out with ‘Re-Engage Columbia’ event
July 26, 2021
Who: The City of Columbia, Columbia Police Department, Columbia Fire Department, Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, Columbia Council of Neighborhoods What: After having to cancel the 2020 event due to…
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DHEC applauds SC reaching 50 percent one-dose COVID-19 vaccine rate, urges more vaccinations ahead of academic year
July 26, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is happy to announce that, as of Thursday, 50 percent of eligible South Carolina residents have received at least one dose of…
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City of Columbia receives two SC OSHA safety awards
July 26, 2021
The City of Columbia Public Works Department and Public Administration Department were recognized as recipients for their outstanding safety performance at the 2021 Safety Achievement Awards on Wednesday, July 21,…
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Midlands COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics and COVID-19 Testing (July 26-August 1, 2021)
July 26, 2021
DHEC is providing regular updates for COVID-19 vaccine clinics and testing opportunities in the Midlands Region (Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield, Chester, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, Newberry, Saluda, Richland, and York counties). Most current…
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DHEC Analysis: More than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases, deaths in June were among unvaccinated residents
July 26, 2021
Following an analysis that revealed the overwhelming number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths in the first two weeks of June were among residents who were not fully vaccinated, the South…
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Historic Columbia announces August 2021 events and programming
July 26, 2021
Historic Columbia’s slate of events for August will center on women’s history in a nod towards National Women’s Equality Day (Aug. 26). HC is welcoming guests for a variety of themed activities, including a Historic Water Balloon Battle that links to stories…
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Ridge View High School wins 12 State Communication Awards
July 26, 2021
For the second year in a row, the South Carolina chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (SC/NSPRA) hosted a virtual ceremony to honor Rewards for Excellence recipients. Ridge…
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Southeastern Freight Lines recognized as 2020 Total Quality Logistics Preferred LTL Carrier of the Year
July 26, 2021
Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation services, has been recognized as the 2020 Total Quality Logistics (TQL) Preferred LTL Carrier of the Year for the Southeast region.…
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County renews call for input on new land development rules
July 26, 2021
A series of in-person events beginning this week will help inform Richland County residents about newly rewritten land development regulations before the new rules are finalized. The rules make up…
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Hire Me SC launches new employment resource for families of people with disabilities
July 26, 2021
Free online tool seeks to close the employment gap in South Carolina Hire Me SC — a statewide workforce development campaign to increase employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and…
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Hire Me SC launches new employment resource for families of people with disabilities
July 26, 2021
Free online tool seeks to close the employment gap in South Carolina Hire Me SC — a statewide workforce development campaign to increase employment outcomes for young adults with intellectual and…
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Global Settlement in James Brown Estate Case
July 26, 2021
Lengthy mediation resolves decade-old litigation over singer’s estate and assets On behalf of Russell Bauknight (Personal Representative of the James Brown Estate and Trustee of The James Brown Irrevocable Trust)…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs the Student Identification Card Suicide Prevention Act into law
July 23, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, members of the General Assembly, and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.231, the Student Identification Card…
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GADC names officers, adds three directors to board
July 23, 2021
The Greenville Area Development Corporation (GADC), charged with promoting and enhancing quality of life in Greenville County by facilitating job growth and investment, has named Don Erickson as Chairman of…
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Home Works named nonprofit partner with Lowe’s
July 23, 2021
Home Works of America, a home repair organization serving low income elderly homeowners in need in South Carolina, has been selected as a nonprofit partner with Lowe’s Home Improvement. The…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. receives top awards from ESGR and the American Legion
July 23, 2021
Sheriff Lott praised by Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and two RCSD officers – Major Maria…
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Online education begins at Ben Lippen School this fall
July 23, 2021
The Crest Online (TCO), a new learning alternative from Ben Lippen School, will begin offering ninth-grade courses this fall. The ninth-grade course launch is just step one in the multi-year…
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NAI Columbia welcomes Will DuPree to the brokerage team
July 23, 2021
NAI Columbia announced the addition of Will DuPree to the Columbia brokerage team. Will joins NAI Columbia as a Brokerage Associate with a focus on medical offices and investment properties.…
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Barnwell PV 1, LLC establishing operations in Barnwell County
July 23, 2021Company is investing $75 million into solar project Barnwell PV 1, LLC, a solar solutions company, announced plans to establish operations in Barnwell County. The company is investing $75 million…
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BRN Sleep Products establishing operations in Orangeburg County
July 23, 2021More than $4.3 million investment will create more than 300 new jobs BRN Sleep Products, a premium manufacturer and supplier of bedding products, today announced plans to establish operations in…
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Statewide expedition celebrates seven natural wonders of the Palmetto State
July 22, 2021
SC7 participants list reads like a who’s who of celebrated South Carolinians By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Several years ago when global expedition leader and future S.C. Floodwater Commission Chair…
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Your Crawlspace, Inc. expanding operations in Charleston County
July 22, 2021
More than $3.6 million investment will create 40 new jobs Your Crawlspace, Inc. (YCS), a patented crawlspace encapsulation manufacturing and distribution company, today announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County.…
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Noreta Family Medicine celebrates one year of service to the midlands owner/physician reflects on revolutionary model of healthcare
July 22, 2021
Noreta Family Medicine is celebrating one year since its founding in July 2020. Noreta, shortened from No Red Tape, is unlike most healthcare practices in the region. Instead of dealing…
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Big Bass Tour returns to Columbia and Lake Murray in April 2022
July 22, 2021Big Bass Tour officials announced the 2022 Bass Tour schedule yesterday at ICAST in Orlanda, Florida. Miriam Atria, President/CEO of the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Office, was at…
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Refrigerated truck will triple capacity for Ruth’s Gleanings and FoodShare Spartanburg
July 22, 2021
Ruth’s Gleanings, who empowers people in nutritional poverty by increasing access to healthy, fresh food, has unveiled a new refrigerated box truck to serve all of Spartanburg County. As part…
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UnitedHealthcare donates $300,000 to nonprofits in South Carolina
July 22, 2021
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11.4 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities UnitedHealthcare,…
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$26 billion settlement reached with “Big Three” opioid distributors
July 22, 2021
A preliminary $26 billion settlement was announced with Johnson & Johnson and the nation’s “Big Three” opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson. The settlement, if accepted by a majority…
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Taylor Beaudrot, AIA, NCIDQ, earns Architecture Licensure
July 22, 2021
Studio 2LR announced that Taylor Beaudrot has earned her Architecture License to become a Registered Architect. She recently passed the six-part Architect Registration Examination (ARE) that assesses aspects of architectural…
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VentureSouth reports record results in first half of 2021
July 22, 2021
VentureSouth, one of the Top 10 angel investment groups in North America, is proud to announce record results in the first half of 2021. Despite ongoing limitations brought on by…
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The COMET awarded $2.9M grant from Federal Transit Administration
July 22, 2021
The Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET) has been selected to receive $2,935,190 under Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA’s) Low or No Emission Vehicle Program for Fiscal Year 2021. The…
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Richland School District Two Board of Trustees to hold board retreat on July 23-24
July 22, 2021
The Richland School District Two Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat on Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24, 2021. On Friday, the board retreat will be held…
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West Columbia Police Chief to retire after 37 years of service
July 21, 2021
After 37 years of dedicated service to the West Columbia Police Department, Chief Dennis Tyndall is announcing his retirement. Chief Tyndall will remain with the Police Department during the search…
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Ensemble Eclectica’s Comeback: “Symphony of Life”
July 21, 2021
Ensemble Eclectica’s new production “ENSEMBLE ECLECTICA’S COMEBACK: SYMPHONY OF LIFE!” An intimate journey through music, dance, songs. Ensemble Eclectica is thrilled to present its new interdisciplinary production “Symphony of Life!”…
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DHEC issues wildfire smoke alert
July 21, 2021
Residents of South Carolina should be aware of possible health effects related to smoke from wildfires that originated from fires burning across parts of central and western Canada and the…
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Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics Foundation announces new Board members and officers
July 21, 2021
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors. Becky Askins is the Vice President of…
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Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground at Saluda Shoals Park breaks ground for expansion
July 21, 2021
Leo’s Pride Foundation, in partnership with Contract Construction, the Saluda Shoals Foundation, and the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission, will host a Groundbreaking Celebration for the expansion of Leo’s Landing Inclusive Playground…
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Richland County, SCDOR reach agreement on Transportation Penny Tax Program
July 21, 2021
County Council has approved the terms of a settlement agreement to end long-running litigation involving the County, the Central Midlands Regional Transportation Authority and the S.C. Department of Revenue (SCDOR)…
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Cason Development Group acquires Five Points corner
July 21, 2021Cason Development Group has acquired a marque corner at Harden and Devine streets in Columbia’s Five Points. Cason acquired the property for future redevelopment and is evaluating long-term plans for…
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County seeks public input on how to spend $2.4M in housing grants
July 21, 2021
An upcoming virtual public hearing will gather input on how Richland County uses federal funding to aid low-to-moderate-income residents. The meeting, set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 via Zoom,…
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Summer tax tips, from teen jobs to summer camp
July 21, 2021
Summer means warmer temperatures, vacations, and special tax situations. Wait. Tax situations? From teen summer jobs and W-4s to taxes on gig work and using summer camp costs for a…
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County’s rental assistance efforts earn praise from U.S. Treasury
July 21, 2021
Richland County’s management of its Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is being touted as a national model of “promising practices” for other jurisdictions to follow. ERAP, launched in April, aids renters who…
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University of South Carolina selects leading recruiter for presidential search
July 21, 2021
R. William Funk & Associates has placed hundreds of presidents and chancellors The University of South Carolina has selected R. William Funk & Associates to assist with its search for…
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Office property sold in Lexington, South Carolina
July 20, 2021
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced the sale of 4574 Sunset Blvd. in Lexington, South Carolina. Sungold Company, LLC purchased the 5,600 square foot office building from Ligon, LLC for…
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Columbia Urban League Young Professionals to host the Columbia Mayoral Candidates Forum: A Healthy Future Isn’t Up For Debate! in Allen University’s Historic Chappelle Auditorium
July 20, 2021
The Columbia Urban League Young Professionals (CULYPSC), will be hosting a mayoral candidate’s forum on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. The goal of the community forum is to…
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Moore Bradley Myers Law attorney is a Leadership in Law Honoree
July 20, 2021
Moore Bradley Myers recognized Ward Bradley for his South Carolina Lawyers Weekly selection as a Leadership in Law Honoree. Bradley secured his selection because of his tireless effort supporting the…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is hosting Night at the Ballpark at the Columbia Fireflies on August 6th
July 20, 2021
The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them for a Columbia Fireflies game on Friday, August 6th at 7:05 p.m. at Segra Park. As the community organization…
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Cyberwoven wins 2021 National American Advertising award for PBS “She Resisted: Strategies of Suffrage”
July 20, 2021Cyberwoven was awarded a Gold American Advertising Award on Friday, June 11, during the American Advertising Federation’s 2021 National Awards Gala, for “She Resisted: Strategies of Suffrage,” an interactive website…
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